CSL Digital, a leading distributor of wide format printing technologies, inks and ancillary products has announced the appointment of Nigel Briggs as its UK National Sales Manager. Nigel Briggs, who has a wealth of print industry experience, joins CSL Digital following several successful years as Dealer Sales Manager for Fujifilm’s Graphic Systems Division.
Hybrid Services, Mimaki’s exclusive UK and Irish distributor, has announced the launch of the Mimaki TS55-1800; a revolutionary new digital heat transfer sublimation printer that brings high-end features to entry and mid-level markets.
Italy-based Masserdotti Group, a European visual communications specialist, says it has substantially increased its routing capability with the installation of a second Zünd G3 digital cutting system. Fitted with the Zünd automatic router bit changer (ARC), Masserdotti's latest G3 has enabled the company to fulfil its mission to further automate every aspect of production, since its installation in autumn 2017.
The BIG REVEAL of the Mactac Europe “Bright Young Things Take Hackney” graphic design competition took place at Hackney Walk, a trendy retail destination in East London, on the 6th of September, with the unveiling of the impressive, colourful design of the winning artist, Linea Matei.
Xaar is inviting visitors to see the latest in printhead technology on stand J21 at this year’s TCT Show, September 25-27 at the NEC in Birmingham.
Micheal Hawes spent 18 years in the education sector but this summer turned the tables to receive training himself, in digital printing and vehicle wrapping. The result is Devil is in the Detail, a brand-new vehicle wrap and signage business running a Roland DG True-VIS VG-640 printer/cutter.
Russell Harpham has been appointed as the new Sales & Marketing Director for ArtSystems, the Nottingham-based, value-added, specialist distributor.
Digital production now accounts for more than half the business revenues at Standfast & Barracks with customers being encouraged be part of the new wave of innovation provided through Durst, manufacturer of advanced digital production technologies.
For brands and retailers, packaging is an important part of their consumers’ experience. Luxury packaging has the ability to distinguish the products that sit within, while reinforcing a brand’s identity and character.
Spandex, the one-stop supplier of innovative solutions to the sign, graphics and display industries is exhibiting at The Print Show from 18 to 20 September 2018, on stand B11, at the NEC Birmingham.
Commercial printers and signage companies needs for greater customisation capability, smaller lot size flexibility, and expanded materials versatility will be met and exceeded by the new innovative Ricoh Pro T7210, Ricoh’s first True UV flatbed printer.
Exclusive UK and Irish Mimaki distributor, Hybrid Services is returning to The Print Show this year with a wide range of Mimaki kit on display and boasting some tempting product offers.
Hardware of this calibre deserves a unique platform to showcase its dynamic capabilities. Situated in the heart of Manchester, the HP Latex R-Series showroom is now open. Currently housing the R2000, this facility allows visitors to test ADAPT’s wide range of products on this innovative technology and explore all the possibilities available.
Digitally printable media specialist, Soyang Europe has announced it is to exhibit for the first time at the forthcoming Surface and Materials Show, which makes up part of the renowned UK Construction Week.
Xaar recently welcomed a delegation of its Chinese OEM customers and Master Distributor for the Xaar 1201 to its headquarters and manufacturing facility in Cambridgeshire.
The Sign Shed has installed a Roland DG VersaUV S-Series flatbed printer from supplier printMAX, helping this Yorkshire signage specialist combine the highest quality with a personal touch.
Zünd Systemtechnik AG is set to boost its global operations with the appointment of Nicki Kay as Managing Director for Zünd UK Ltd.
Already the largest provider of Papers, Visual Communications and Packaging in the South West, Antalis has grown its footprint further with a new, larger site in the Bristol area.
Nazdar Ink Technologies has announced the 184 Series, a newly developed digital imaging ink formulated specifically as a high-performance alternative for Mimaki JV150/300 and CJV150/300 digital printers using Mimaki BS4 ink.
Mimaki’s exclusive UK and Irish distributor, Hybrid Services has announced a special promotion for one of the company’s popular dye sublimation printers, the TS300P-1800.
Following on from the success of last year, CMYUK will once again be at The Print Show, held at The NEC Birmingham from 18–20 September.
CSL Digital is holding an Open House Event in September (11th -14th) to launch a new Roland Demonstration Centre and showcase its printing, cutting and finishing technologies.
Founded in 2003, Image On is a well-established customer-focused branding business with customer satisfaction at its core. Working with customers at every stage – from web design and social media to branded clothing and merchandise – allows them flexibility, quality and confidence, all generated in-house.
Spectrum Sign and Display is a pioneer in the design, manufacture and installation of signage, large format digital print and wall coverings.
ArtSystems’ Technical Service Manager, Lorna Brindley, is one of just 16 women shortlisted for “Role Model of the Year” as part of the CRN Women in the Channel Awards 2018.
Exclusive UK and Irish Mimaki distributor, Hybrid Services Ltd is to offer a free Mimaki UCJV150-160 wide format LED UV printer/cutter when customers invest in the popular 8’ x 4’ flatbed LED UV JFX200-2513 model for a limited time.
Nottingham-based specialist distributor, ArtSystems, has announced it will be attending The Print Show with Summa’s state-of-the-art F1612 flatbed cutter as part of a live, print finishing demonstration, including the first UK showing of ONYX 18 RIP software.
Esko is pleased to announce a free ArtPro+ training class, scheduled for September 4th in Narborough, Leicestershire.
Hybrid Services, the exclusive UK and Irish distributor for Mimaki has today announced an addition to its popular summer promotions, giving away 3 free sets of inks with any Mimaki Tx300P-1800 direct-to-textile printer, offering the perfect opportunity for printers to generate a rapid return on investment whilst diversifying into the textile market.
PrintBig, a design and print business, based in Headcorn near Ashford, has become the latest advocate of the Agfa brand.
One of the leading UK material suppliers has put its pedal to the metal with its latest campaign which seals its promise to customers to cater for their vehicle wrapping needs.
Visitors wanting to explore the latest in print innovation are being encouraged to utilise the expert advice from Antalis through its ‘Challenge Antalis’ initiative at this year’s The Print Show 2018.
Located in Shropshire, Harper Adams University was established in 1901 and is a specialist provider of higher education for the agricultural and rural sector. Delivering degree programmes appropriate to the food industry means covering all aspects, including packaging. Recent sponsorship from the Worshipful Company of Butchers allowed the university to purchase a Mimaki UJF-3042FX from CMYUK.
East Midlands-based wide format media giant, Innotech Digital, today announced their appointment as Authorised UK Distributor for General Formulations wide format digital print media, self-adhesive vinyls, over-laminates and mounting films.
With seventeen factories across Europe, seven of them in the UK, CPI has its UK book cover printing in a single site in Croydon, south London and invested in a Jet Press 720S to ensure that its short-run book jackets, covers and illustrated sections are produced with the maximum quality and reliability. CPI’s Jet Press 720S was installed in July 2018.
Roland DG has been overwhelmed by the strength of entries to the Roland Hero Awards 2018, a new competition recognising and celebrating Roland users across EMEA.
Renz and Argos Solutions have announced the launch of their new F400 HD Cold UV Coater. The Print Show will be the first unveiling of their new high definition UV coating machine which they say is the glossiest UV coating finish available on the market.
Since it’s inception in 2001, ImageCo Visual Imaging has become one the UK’s leading companies for all things project and print, specialising in wide-format print, signage and exhibitions. What better place to showcase their capabilities than their HQ in Leeds.
Paragon Customer Communications, a leading provider of digital and print communications, has been awarded a gold rating for sustainability, placing the company in the top 2% of global print service suppliers.
A unique technology for the production of bespoke, structured wallpaper is being launched in the UK at 100% Design Exhibition.
bergertextiles, the pioneering specialist developer and supplier of digitally printable textiles, staging and event fabrics and accessories, has appointed Daniel Liba as CEO, with effect from July 1st 2018.
The D&AD New Blood Ceremony has taken place in London, with the 10 winners of Antalis’ ‘Let’s Get Physical’ design brief receiving their award ranking.
After installing Roland DG VersaUV LEF-20 and Roland DG TrueVIS printers, QuickPrint has discovered a wealth of new printing applications, like printing a variety of different aircraft directly onto gold ingots.
Epson will run at least seven different printer models at The Print Show this year. These will demonstrate the breadth of applications and high quality results achievable from its dye sublimation, textile, label, photographic, POS and signage printers.
Loop Print Limited have over half a century of experience and are a company that has always strived to be one step ahead of the competition, fully committed to innovative printing techniques. At Sabur Digital, we are delighted and proud to be working with them as both companies have a passion for print.
Antalis, the leading distributor of paper, visual communication and packaging solutions in Europe, has announced two new ranges to its portfolio of polyester materials that will offer customers attractive alternatives to more traditional products.
Antalis, the leading European distributor of paper, packaging and visual communication solutions, has reinforced its strong commitment to sustainability by joining the Act4nature biodiversity initiative.
Miller Homes, a UK-based housebuilder, has installed seven HP Pagewide XL 5000 printer and folder solutions across its network of offices.
Drytac's SpotOn SynPaper felt the need for speed at Shell's Eco-marathon in London this month, where it was used for eye-catching vehicle graphics on innovative racing car designs.
Sign & Digital UK, the leading trade exhibition for the visual communications sector, today announced the launch of its 2019 show website and striking new design that reflects the power of face-to- face marketing in building business and the innovative and creative nature of the sign & display industries.
Founded in 1993, Hampshire-based Greenhouse Graphics started out as a conventional litho printer and has grown since then to cover H-UV litho, sheet fed digital and large format inkjet machines. Across all those devices it prints everything from beer mats and posters to magazines, business cards, wall coverings and vehicles wraps.
Fourth-generation sign-writer Michelle Henry is set to leave her mark on an entire city, having built up Birmingham's HNS Signs into an award-winning business.
The organisers of the Newtech series of local practical workshops aim to provide visitors with both the latest and most creative techniques to expand their business.
Sign Rite Grafix, UK-based designers and printers of creative graphics and decals to the commercial and fleet vehicle industries is winning new customers thanks to the deployment of its new HP Latex 365 printer.
London-based Park Communications is widely known as the city’s preeminent printer. Built on foundations of quality service, technology and consultative thinking, the company prides itself on a flexible approach and commitment to prompt project delivery.
Creative, design and print solutions business, UYR Ltd, has invested in a further Agfa wide format printing machine, an Anapurna H2500i LED, offering additional speed to their service and ensuring they continue to meet increasingly shorter customer lead times.
Xaar PLC is pleased to announce today that it will invest with Stratasys, a global leader in additive manufacturing, in a newly formed company, Xaar 3D Limited, to develop 3D printing solutions based on High Speed Sintering technologies.
Northern Flags has made BBC headlines with their new England Waistcoat Supporters Flag, printed on their Agfa Avinci wide format dye sublimation printer.
Roland DG Corporation, a leading manufacturer of wide-format inkjet printers and 3D devices worldwide, today announced that it will once again be a key sponsor of FAB14, the 14th annual meeting of the global Fab Lab community, to be held in Toulouse, France from July 16 to 22, 2018.
Hybrid Services, the exclusive UK and Irish distributor for Mimaki has today announced a raft of summer promotions across a broad range of its printers and printer/cutters.
Kernow Coatings, the global leader in the development of digitally printable synthetic substrates, today announced the launch KernowPrint Pro-Lite, an RIT certified white synthetic material built using the company's proprietary Cobalt Coating Technology.
Xaar, the world-leader in industrial inkjet technology, will give a presentation on its market-leading Xaar 1003 printhead at an upcoming open house event held by Dantex Group. The aim of the event is to demonstrate why digital label press technologies are the future of the labelling industry.
Antalis, the leading European distributor of paper, packaging solutions and visual communication products, has introduced a new portfolio of HP Indigo printable synthetics.
Suppliers trade organisation PICON has announced that it will attend The Print Show at the NEC which runs from 18-20 September. Some 16 PICON members have already booked stands at the show and a 17th is attending to support a partner company.
Based in Washington, north-east England, Simpson Group confirmed at FESPA 2018 that they would become the latest company to invest in Inca Digital’s ultra-high productivity Onset X3 with full automation, supplied by Fujifilm.
Delightful Living, based in Derbyshire, makes bespoke personalised signs and gifts for the home and garden. Having started by hand-painting everything, they have been working with UV print technology since 2013.
Sourcing the right equipment to allow increased productivity is always a challenge for companies such as the UYR Group. The company initially started out as a graphic design agency but soon realised that due to the size of its clients and the volume of print they required, there was an opportunity to take more control of the production process.
Global label and branding company Nilorn has installed a Zünd S3 at its UK HQ in order to extend its reach into an already successful packaging business – with the digital cutting table's modular design allowing Nilorn to continue to develop its strategy as market demands change.
With the sale confirmed at FESPA 2018, the machine was installed and began operation at Echo House’s premises in Surbiton, Surrey in June.“We are a design-led business aiming to push the boundaries for our clients,” says Peter Onyskiw, Technical Director at Echo House.
Roland DG flew the flag for England at its Creative Centre in Clevedon on Tuesday 26th June, with a day of World Cup-themed footie fun, some incredibly innovative printing and the launch of a special (and very cool!) offer.
Firstan Limited, Cambridge, UK, has successfully piloted a newly developed interface between Esko’s Automation Engine Connect and EFI’s Radius software applications.
The NS Multi LG is a wide format flatbed digital printer which is designed for the short run printing on demand of folding cartons and corrugated boxes and sheets.
Leading online store, Selectequip, has recently refurbished their Wakefield sign company and subsequently been shortlisted for a best small business award.
There are very few print businesses that can say they have ridden the tide of continuous change and market evolution and remained successful throughout their existence. Thomas Leach Colour is a company that has not only sailed through the industry challenges; it has excelled since its inception almost 120 years ago.
ArtSystems has appointed Charlotte Crampton as its new Workflow Development Manager following her four years working as a Digital Applications Specialist with the Nottingham-based distributor.
Esko’s UK team hosted a successful Open House in Leicester earlier this month, with partners Data Image, Clarity Software and reseller CMYUK. With over 80 customers attending, the event was staged to showcase the latest Esko C66 digital cutting table with the new Robotic Material Handler, as well as Esko’s fully Automated workflow solutions.
Businesses in a multitude of creative and manufacturing sectors across the UK use Zünd digital cutting systems every day, with signage, graphics, packaging and textiles specialists no exception.
Exclusive UK and Irish Mimaki distributor, Hybrid Services, has announced that the company’s new laminator – the Mimaki LA-160W that launched at FESPA 2018 – is now available for demonstration at its centrally located showroom.
IPEX, the international print technology and equipment event, is to close after a period of consultation with the industry.
Nottingham-based specialist distributor ArtSystems has announced the introduction of a new wallpaper to the Xativa range of wide format media.
Chorley-based Poppy Signs has been converted to Drytac's Protac Anti-Scratch laminate, following its installation at the offices of theidol.com, a web-based insurance provider based in Penrith, Cumbria.
First Display started off in taxi advertising, but an investment in Roland printing equipment has seen it explore exciting new avenues – despite a lack of printing experience.
Colourgen has announced its exclusive UK distribution of the new 3D wallpaper printing solution Dimense.
New materials, printing techniques and technologies allow the signage industry to constantly evolve as the demand for greater impact and differentiation increases.
At a well-attended open day at the offices of Leicestershire based Data Image, Esko and Clarity Software demonstrated their latest product offerings.
Edinburgh-based signs and commercial graphics specialists, First Display, were one of the first companies in the UK to work with the new DURAUV ink technology now available for the Roland VersaEXPRESS RF-640 printer.
Take advantage of world cup fever and make savings across a wide range of display graphics products and consumables with Innotech Digital's Goal Savers promotion.
The combination of speed, quality and reliability of the Xaar 2001+ U printhead made it the ideal choice for Canon’s entry into the digital label printing market, with the launch of its Océ LabelStream 4000 press.
Birmingham signage and graphics specialist Hollywood Monster has again turned to Zünd UK Ltd to help accelerate its production, in particular on a major contract with McDonald's.
Proving that innovation and creativity is at the core of everything they do, Kernow Coatings have launched a new way to help their distributors show end users applications and benefits, not just products.
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Nottingham-based specialist distributor ArtSystems has just announced a new firmware upgrade bringing enhanced features and significant performance improvements to Summa’s S Class 2 cutting plotters.
Reprocad Ltd (RCL) is distributing the Rigoli MVZ 1000 printer as; the first roll-to-roll, wide web, single-pass, inkjet printer powered by Memjet and designed for flexible packaging applications.
Canon, a historic world-leader in print technology and imaging solutions, joins the Newtech Show, taking place on 27-28th June at Hilton Chilworth in Southampton.
HNS Signs, took the top spot in Berlin for the second year running for their unique, but highly skilled approach to Ted Baker’s boutique store environments at print and signage awards, the FESPA Awards. HNS won gold in the ‘Non-printed Signage’ category of these industry accolades that recognises the very best talent globally in traditional sign, print and digital signage.
HNS Signs’ most recent project had a real twist that demonstrated their continued creative flair in vehicle wrapping. The project involved both the wrapping of not only the exterior but also the interior of a beer bus for their client, Sadlers Ales.
Spandex, the one-stop supplier of innovative solutions to the sign, graphics and display industries, has introduced an exclusive promotion for two of the most popular 3M wrap films, running until 30th July 2018.
With more than two decades of experience in the retail industry, Claire White has joined Antalis as Innovation & Creative Consultant in the Visual Communications team.
Wide format service provider Macro Art started live printing this week with two more Durst machines as new customers come on board in continuing rapid expansion.
Xaar and its OEM partner, MapleJet, are leading the way in quality and sustainability for coding and marking onto corrugated boxes with the industrial Xaar 502 GS15 O inkjet printhead providing much larger print height and industrial robustness in the latest MapleJet ProDigit 70 printers.